
Botswana Casinos Guide (on the picture: Grand Palm Casino in Gaborone)
This is a guide to brick and mortar as well as online casinos in Botswana (officially the Republic of Botswana, Lefatshe la Botswana, a landlocked Sub-Saharan African country with 2.3 million people, a gambling-friendly Christian former British colony, one of the fastest growing economies of Africa currently). Find out which are the best land-based casinos and licensed online casino sites in Botswana, or learn more about the legal status of casino gambling in the country.
Contents:
- List of online casinos, which accept players from Botswana
- Online casinos Botswana
- Land-based casinos Botswana
- Bitcoin casinos Botswana
Online casinos in Botswana
Legal status of digital casinos in Botswana: not yet regulated
Online casino gambling is not specifically regulated in Botswana.
The law currently affecting brick & mortar casinos in Botswana is the 2012 Gambling Act, which was amended in 20161. However, this gambling act makes no mention of online gambling or online casinos whatsoever.
For a long time (up until 2015) internet penetration in Botswana was relatively low at around 35%, which would explain why online gambling was not legalized prior to 2015. However, this increased to over 60% by 20222, which might lead to online gambling receiving more attention, and perhaps it will be regulated in the coming years.
UPDATE 2022: Online gambling is still not officially regulated. However, Thulisizwe Johnson the CEO of the Botswanan Gambling Authority stated:
“Anyone wishing to be involved in any other kind of betting, including SMS and online, will need to be registered and licensed with the authority first.”3.
This would suggest that perhaps there is a way for a company to set up online casino operations in the country. Although I’m not aware of any Botswana licensed online casinos (if you know of any please leave a comment). Details are not known, and there is no mention of online gambling on the official website of the Gambling Authority.
The gambling legislation does not mention online gambling anywhere. However, it does state that gambling is only legal within licensed establishments, which would mean that online gambling is technically illegal. However, this is not enforced at all, and players can play freely online from Botswana (although not many international gambling websites accept players from the country, you can see a list of them below).
For Botswana citizens looking to play casino games online, international online casinos are the only option. In theory, as stated above, these casinos should also apply for a local licence, but since they are not based in Botswana, they are in practice not affected by the gambling laws of Botswana.
Locals are also not breaking any laws by playing on international online casino sites, and players are not fined or prosecuted.
Most international online casinos do not welcome players from Botswana. And even the few which do, do not support the locally spoken language Setswana. Additionally, none of them directly accept the Botswana Pula (which means there will be some minor currency exchange fees).
By scrolling below you can find a list of online casinos, which accept Botswanan players.
Can tourists play online while visiting Botswana?
Yes, tourists, expats (or illegal migrants) can play online freely while enjoying their stay in the country.
Online casino licensing and regulatory body of Botswana:
N/A, online casinos licenses are not yet issued in the country, but you can try contacting the Botswana Gambling Authority if you wish to set up an online casino business in Botswana.
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Taxation of online casino sites in Botswana:
N/A, no set online casino tax.
For the players, taxation of online casino gambling winnings in Botswana: N/A, not officially determined
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Age requirement of Botswana online casinos: N/A, but most likely it will be 21+ when online casinos will be inevitably legalized
Sources, main pieces of Botswanan online casino gambling legislation:
1Botswana Government Gazette – Gambling Act, 2012
2The World Bank – International tourism, number of arrivals – Botswana
3GGB News – Stricter Gaming Regs in Botswana
List of online casinos, which accept players from Botswana
The following online gambling websites accept players from Botswana. They all accept players from the country, and are accessible from within the country, at the time of writing. If they no longer accept players from Botswana, or if they are blocked for some reason, please leave a message in the comments section, so I can investigate it. Thank you.
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USA, Germany, Australia, Denmark, Italy and UK players are not accepted (+ 13 other countries). Full list of banned countries can be found below.
Playthrough requirements, wagering limitations, terms and conditions and list of restricted countries
Although, we aim to update this section often, it's best to check the company's website for the latest and up to date bonus terms and conditions (they change it quite often, with every new bonus, it's possible we have missed something, or it's no longer up to date by the time you are reading this).
General bonus terms and conditions at SlotV:
- welcome bonuses are only available for 30 days after account creation
- the minimum deposit to receive any bonus is €10
- the bonus + deposit needs to be wagered within 7 days from date of activation
Playthrough requirement of the welcome bonus: 27x, the deposit bonus amount must be wagered 27 times before withdrawal.
Playthrough requirement of the free spins: 30x, the deposit bonus amount must be wagered 30 times before withdrawal.
The following types of online casino games only contribute partially to the fulfilment of the wagering requirement:
- Jackpots - 0%
- Blackjack - 10%
- Poker - 10%
- Roulette - 10%
- Baccarat - 10%
- Lottery - 0%
- Video poker - 5%
- Game shows - 0%
- Virtual Sports - 0%
- Others - 0%
- Scratch Cards - 0%
- Most slots count 100% towards the playthrough requirement. However, there are some exceptions, you can find that constantly updated list of the casinos' website.
Playthrough requirement: no playthrough requirement for the extra weekly money, in case of the welcome bonuses:
- Minimum deposit amount: €10
- Maximum bonus amount: €500
- Wagering requirements: x27 (deposit + bonus)
In case of the free spins:
- Participating slots: Jungle Jim and the Lost Sphinx (changes often, check the casinos' website for the current slots, where you can use your free spins, or ask the customer support)
- Bet per spin: €0,10
- Wagering requirements: x30 (bonus)
- Limit on withdrawing from the free spins: x10
- 7 days for wagering
Wagering limitation:
- 7 days for wagering
- Player from certain countries are not allowed use bonuses due to regular bonus abuse, check the casino's website for the ever changing up to date list.
- Please note that the free spins will appear on the account, once the 150% bonus has been wagered. Your players will get 10 free spins per day over the course of 5 days (50 free spins in total), not all at once.
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SlotV online casino does not accept players from:
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No wagering, playthrough requirement, limitations.
Playthrough requirements, wagering limitations, terms and conditions and list of restricted countries
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No wagering and playthrough limitations, requirements.
The only hidden fee is that if you win items, physical prizes, in those cases the shipping cost is not paid by them and you will required to pay for shipping (or you can opt to receive the equivalent of the prize in bitcoins if you don't want to pay for transportation).
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USA players accepted, Canada, Netherlands, Israel, France, Australia and UK players are not accepted. You can read the review of Miami Club Casino here.
Playthrough requirements and wagering limitations
Type of game: | Count towards wagering requirement: |
Keno, Dazzling Dice, Poker Slots, Bingo Bucks - | 100% |
Table games | 10% |
Blackjack or video poke | 10% |
Slots | 100% |
Roulette, Craps or Baccarat | 0% - Forbidden! |
Wagering limitation:
- UPDATE 2022: The wagering of any portion of a non-deposit bonus on Roulette, Craps or Baccarat games is strictly forbidden!
- Currently, bonuses are not available to players registering accounts from the following countries: Russia, Ukraine.
- Bonuses cannot be combined.
- Miami Club casino requires that a deposit of at least $25 is made on all accounts before any cash withdrawal is processed to comply with anti money laundering laws + mandatory ID check required by law (law to fight financing of terrorism and payment processor require this as well). The deposited $25 can be withdrawn afterwards with the winnings.
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Playthrough requirements and wagering limitations
Playthrough requirements of every bonus and promotion:
- The deposit bonus amount must be wagered 30 times before withdrawal, usually (sports betting and poker bonuses 10x)
- Forfeiting the bonus will result in the bonus and any subsequent winnings associated with it to be removed from players accounts.
- Only one bonus can be active at a time, playthrough requirements must be met before additional promotions can be received.
- Players must use the related bonus code in order to receive a bonus (if it has a code, not every promotion requires one).
- Bonus funds will only be available on the Betsoft games, the other providers are not eligible,, unless otherwise stated.
- In cases where rollover or other criteria specified in the individual bonus terms and conditions are not met within 30 days, any remaining bonus funds and associated winnings will be forfeited automatically.
- Wagering requirements must be fulfilled before any winnings can be withdrawn.
Playthrough requirement contributions: The following table show the contribution of the various types of games towards the fulfillment of the wagering requirement.
Game types: | Contribution: |
Slots (progressive jackpot slots excluded) | 100% |
Roulette (All versions), Draw High-Lo, 3 Card Rummy | 20% |
Baccarat, Blackjack (American & European), Poker 3, Oasis Poker, Single Deck Blackjack, Triple Edge Poker, Caribbean Poker, Three Card Poker, Video Poker | 10% |
Pirate 21, Blackjack Super 7, Pai Gow, 21 Burn, Ride’m Poker, All forms of Keno, Red Dog, Pontoon, Top Card Trumps | 5% |
Craps, Live Casino, All Games with Progressive Jackpots, Virtual Racebook. Speciality games ie Keno’s and Scratcher game offered by Betsoft | 0% |
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Playthrough requirements and wagering limitations
All bonuses, free spins, and other promotional offer are subject to the following wagering limitations and playthrough requirements. Although, we strive to update this section often, it's best if you check the company's website for the latest and up to date bonus terms and conditions (they change it quite often, with every new bonus, it's possible we have missed something, or it's no longer up to date). Terms and conditions of every bonus and promotion:
- Players from the following countries do not qualify for any bonuses: Albania, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil, Bulgaria, Hungary, Indonesia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Lithuania, North Macedonia, Malaysia, Mauritius, Moldova, Montenegro, Poland, Romania, Russia, Germany, Slovakia, Slovenia, Tajikistan, Thailand, Turkmenistan, Ukraine, United Kingdom, Uzbekistan.
- Only one bonus can be active at a time.
- Only real money players, who completed the registration are eligible for a bonus.
- No deposit bonuses hold a maximum cash out limit which is 5x the bonus amount unless otherwise specified.
Playthrough requirement:
- The deposit bonus amount must be wagered 60 times before withdrawal, unless otherwise stated.
Wagering requirement contributions: The following table show the contribution of the various types of games towards the fulfillment of the wagering requirement.
Game types: | Contribution: |
Slots (a.k.a. Pokies) | 100% |
All types of Blackjack, Video Poker, Craps, American Roulette, Baccarat and other table games and non-pokies games | 0% |
Mr Bit Casino and Sportsbook

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- 33% reload bonus for returning players
You can read the full review of Mr Bit casino here.
USA, Germany, Australia, Denmark, Italy and UK players are not accepted (+ 13 other countries). Full list of banned countries can be found below.
Playthrough requirements, wagering limitations, terms and conditions and list of restricted countries
General bonus terms and conditions at Mr. Bit and its sister sites:
- welcome bonuses are only available for 30 days after account creation
- the minimum deposit to receive any bonus is €10
- the bonus + deposit needs to be wagered within 7 days from date of activation
Playthrough requirement of the welcome bonus: 27x, the deposit bonus amount must be wagered 27 times before withdrawal. Playthrough requirement of the free spins: 30x, the deposit bonus amount must be wagered 30 times before withdrawal.
Playthrough requirement: No playthrough requirement for the extra weekly money. In case of the welcome bonus:
- Minimum deposit amount: €10
- Maximum bonus amount: €500
- Wagering requirements: x27 (deposit + bonus)
In case of the free spins:
- Participating slots: Jungle Jim and the Lost Sphinx
- Bet per spin: €0,10
- Wagering requirements: x30 (bonus)
- Limit on withdrawing from the free spins: x10
- 7 days for wagering
Wagering limitation:
- 7 days for wagering
- Player from certain countries are not allowed use bonuses due to regular bonus abuse, check the casino's website for the ever changing up to date list.
- Please note that the free spins will appear on the account, once the 150% bonus has been wagered. Your players will get 10 free spins per day over the course of 5 days (50 free spins in total).
UPDATE COVID-19: The online casino does not use the global pandemic situation for advertisement purposes, or to encourage the usage of its online gambling platform. In fact, it's forbidden to use the namesake, name, likeness and official logo or any depiction of the casino/company (and this casino gambling blog) in conjunction with any marketing campaign, which uses the novel coronavirus pandemic for promotion.
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Land-based casinos in Botswana
Legal status of casinos in Botswana: legal since 1971, operators require a licence, slot halls are not legal
Brick and mortar casinos are legal in Botswana since 1971.
Casinos were first legalized by the Casinos Act1, but currently they are regulated by the 2012 Gambling Act2, which is the main piece of the gambling legislation.
All casinos must obtain a licence from the Gambling Authority of Botswana and pay an annual licencing fee of BWP 250,000 (approximately US$ 22,000). The gambling law also states that casinos must install surveillance systems to help prevent money laundering and problem gambling.
At the moment, Botswana has 9 casinos (UPDATE COVID-19: down from about 11 prior to the coronavirus)3, these are:
- Marang
- Avani
- Grand Palm
- Moonlite
- Thakadu
- Sedibeng
- Menateng
- Teemane
- Kings
Most of these casinos are located in the capital of Botswana, Gaborone. Casinos must be attached to hotels.
The Botswana casinos cater mainly to tourists (of which the country gets around 1.8 million per year4), but locals may also visit them.
The largest casino in Botswana is the Grand Palm Casino, which is part of a large resort that includes a spa and four restaurants. Conferences, concerts and various other forms of entertainment are also held regularly at the casino hotel resort.
Slot halls are not legal, gaming machines are restricted to the casinos.
You can find all the currently operating brick and mortar casinos in the list below.
Can locals visit the casinos in Botswana?
Yes, both locals and tourists can visit the casinos in Botswana, unlike in some other countries (e.g.: in the entire Muslim world casinos are only available to the tourists, locals can not enter).
Casino licensing and regulatory body of Botswana:
The Botswana Gambling Authority is responsible for the licencing of gambling businesses.
You have to contact them if you wish to set up any sort of gambling business in the country. Their websites is available in English as well.
Licensing fees and requirements are set by the Gambling Act.
The type of licences, which a casino venue needs are the following:
- casino licence;
- gambling establishment licence;
- gambling machine licence.
You will need the following documents:
- certificate of incorporation or certificate of registration
- share certificates
- proof of directorship
- title deed, lease or sublease agreement of premises to be utilised for the gambling establishment
- detailed proposal of the project with sketch plans for the proposed operation
- proof of funding for the gambling establishment
- copies of audited financial statements of the applicant
- information of any application by the applicant or any of the applicant’s associates for a gambling establishment licence anywhere in the world, and the outcome of such application
- certified copy of tax clearance certificate of the applicant
- proof of shareholding.
- proof of payment of the applicable fees
The fixed license fees are the following (per year, BWP = Botswana Pula):
- casino BWP 250,000 (approximately US$ 22,000)
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Taxation of brick & mortar gambling establishments in Botswana:
The Botswana casino gambling tax rates are the following:
Botswana gambling tax | ||
Activity: | Rate: | Tax Base: |
casino tax | 10% | gross gambling revenue |
Gambling taxes are on top of regular taxes (e.g: corporate tax, which is 22%).
For the players, taxation of casino winnings in Botswana: unknown, if you know please leave a comment, there is no information about it anywhere online
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Age requirement of land-based casinos, slot parlours in Botswana: 21+
Sources, main pieces of the land-based casino legislation in Botswana:
1Laws of Botswana – Casino Act
2Botswana Government Gazette – Gambling Act, 2012
3Botswana Gambling Authority – Annual Report 2020/2021 (page 70)
4The World Bank – International tourism, number of arrivals – Botswana
List of the TOP 5 best rated and biggest casinos in Botswana
This is a list of the top 5 biggest and best rated casinos in Botswana, with address, opening hours, number and types of games, dress code, entrance fee, reviews and a video of each gambling establishment, if one is available.

Grand Palm Hotel & Casino
Grand Palm Hotel & Casino, address: Plot 17989, Bonnington Farm, Molepolole Road, Gaborone
Officially: The Grand Palm Hotel Casino Convention Resort, but it’s better know simply as the Grand Palm Hotel and Casino.
Just like most of the bigger casinos of Botswana this one is also part of a complex, which includes a resort, hotel, multiple restaurants. And it is also located in the capital, Gaborone, where the overwhelming majority of the casinos can be found.
The casino complex mostly caters to tourists, business travellers and the “upper crust” of the Botswanan society, with prices to match. If you are on a budget this is not the place for you.
This is an upscale venue, a “rich people’s casino” with luxurious decor and i historic building form the European colonial era of the country (it’s gorgeous). Despite this, the gaming machines are very outdated and low quality, not what you would expect from a casino venue that tries to position itself as a luxury casino for the rich.
This is the biggest casino of the Republic of Botswana right now, and according to the online reviews it is also the best rated one (despite the high prices).
Games: around 150 gaming machines (slots, video poker, machines look very old, bad selection, not what you would expect from an upscale casino, although by African standards this is above average selection, by international standards this is trash), and around 16 tables (blackjack, American Roulette, Raise ’em Poker, Texas Hold’em) + a few electronic tables (low quality old machines, possibly second-hand?, not what you would expect)
They have a VIP room, Salon Privé and a convention center.
Video of Grand Palm Hotel & Casino:
Opening hours: 24/7
UPDATE COVID-19: open
Dress code: smart casual according to the official website*
Source: Grand Palm Casino Fact Sheet (although this only mentions the dress code of the restaurants, but considering that they are part of the same complex we can safely assume the casino has the same dress code as well, interestingly the dress code is not mentioned on the official website of the casino at all)
Entrance fee: no entrance fee
Meta review analysis: The casino gets okay reviews 4/5, no major problems, this is the best rated Botswanan casino currently
21+, ID, and passport for tourists, is needed to enter.

Avani Gaborone Resort & Casino
Avani Gaborone Resort & Casino, address: 4727 Chuma Dr, Gaborone
Formerly Kalahari Sands Hotel & Casino., it changed hands and it was renamed sometime in 2015.
Apart form the casino the Avani Resort also has a gym, golf course, swimming pool and a spa.
There is very little information about the casino section of the resort online, it’s barely even mentioned on their official website sadly.
If you want to take a look at the venue you can watch the video below.
Games: around 140 gaming machines (slots, video poker), and around 11 tables (not known what types of tables, no info about it on their website, if you known please leave comment)
Video of Avani Gaborone Resort & Casino:
Opening hours: 24/7 (according to their official website, although this applies to the whole complex, it is not known if the casino section is open 24/7 as well, if you know please leave a comment)
UPDATE COVID-19: open
Dress code: unknown, but I recommend smart casual, this is an upscale venue
Entrance fee: no entrance fee
Meta review analysis: The casino gets okay reviews 4/5, no major problems, this is the best rated Botswanan casino currently
21+, ID, and passport for tourists, is needed to enter.

Moonlite Casino
Moonlite Casino, address: Airport Junction, Gaborone
The former casino of the Gaborone Hotel (but the ownership was transferred to the Airport Junction Mall in 2019*). It was relocated to the Airport Junction of Gaborone.
This is the third largest casino of Botswana.
Sadly, there is barely any information about it online, not even the address is know for sure.
Source:*Facebook – Moonlite Casino
Games: around 122 gaming machines (slots, video poker), and around 10 tables (not known what types of tables, no info about it on their website, if you known please leave comment)
Video of Moonlite Casino:
Opening hours: 24/7 (according to their official Facebook page)
UPDATE COVID-19: open
Dress code: unknown, no information about it online, if you know please leave a comment
Entrance fee: no entrance fee
Meta review analysis: The casino barely has any reviews, not possible to make a review analysis
21+, ID, and passport for tourists, is needed to enter.

Menateng Casino at Cresta Bosele
Menateng Casino, address: Plot 276, Bosele Hotel, Tshekedi Rd, Selebi Phikwe
This is the casino of the Cresta Bosele Hotel. It is a small casino.
You can watch a video of the hotel below to get a feel for the place. Sadly there are no videos of the casino section of the hotel online.
Games: around 58 gaming machines (slots, video poker), and currently no tables
Video of Menateng Casino at Cresta Bosele:
Opening hours: unknown, if you know please leave a comment
UPDATE COVID-19: open
Dress code: unknown, no information about it online, if you know please leave a comment
Entrance fee: no entrance fee
Meta review analysis: The casino barely has any reviews, not possible to make a review analysis
21+, ID, and passport for tourists, is needed to enter.

Cumberland Hotel & Casino
Kings Casino, address: Plot 474, Khama I Ave, Lobatse
Officially Cumberland Hotel & Casino in Lobatse, but the casino section is better known as Kings Casino.
It is a small casino.
Games: around 50 gaming machines (slots, video poker), and around 4 tables (not known what types of tables, no info about it on their website, if you known please leave comment)
Video of Cumberland Hotel & Casino in Lobatse:
Opening hours: 10:00am till 2:00am, daily
UPDATE COVID-19: open
Dress code: unknown, no information about it online, if you know please leave a comment
Entrance fee: no entrance fee
Meta review analysis: only the hotel has an reviews online, the casino is barely even mentioned in the reviews but it seems like this is the typical neglected casino in the countryside full of old barely functioning machines
21+, ID, and passport for tourists, is needed to enter.
Other forms of online gambling in Botswana
In accordance with the 2016 gambling law, practically all main types of games of chance are legal in Botswana, including sports betting, lotteries, poker and more.
However, the law does not specifically regulate online gambling, at all.
To date, no online gambling operator has received a gambling licence. As a result, there are currently no online gambling sites based in Botswana.
All forms of unlicensed gambling is illegal, and because there is no way for online gambling companies to get a licence online gambling is technically illegal as well. However, this is not enforced, and players are not prosecuted for playing online.
You can read more about this in the guide to the legal status of gambling in Botswana.
Bitcoin casinos in Botswana
Legal status: not specifically regulated
Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies are currently completely unregulated in Botswana*. You can use crypto coins freely online in the meantime.
Consequently, placing bets via alternative digital currencies is also completely unregulated. In the meantime Botswana players are free to play on foreign bitcoin casino sites.
The bitcoin casinos below accept players from Botswana.
Source: *Freeman Law – Botswana Cryptocurrency Laws
The following casino websites accept players from Botswana:
SlotV Live Casino and Sportsbook
SlotV gambling website & bookmakers' promotions:
- 100% welcome bonus Up To €500 + 50 Free Spins
- Free spins every day for returning players
- 33% reload bonus for returning players
USA, Germany, Australia, Denmark, Italy and UK players are not accepted (+ 13 other countries). Full list of banned countries can be found below.
Playthrough requirements, wagering limitations, terms and conditions and list of restricted countries
Although, we aim to update this section often, it's best to check the company's website for the latest and up to date bonus terms and conditions (they change it quite often, with every new bonus, it's possible we have missed something, or it's no longer up to date by the time you are reading this).
General bonus terms and conditions at SlotV:
- welcome bonuses are only available for 30 days after account creation
- the minimum deposit to receive any bonus is €10
- the bonus + deposit needs to be wagered within 7 days from date of activation
Playthrough requirement of the welcome bonus: 27x, the deposit bonus amount must be wagered 27 times before withdrawal.
Playthrough requirement of the free spins: 30x, the deposit bonus amount must be wagered 30 times before withdrawal.
The following types of online casino games only contribute partially to the fulfilment of the wagering requirement:
- Jackpots - 0%
- Blackjack - 10%
- Poker - 10%
- Roulette - 10%
- Baccarat - 10%
- Lottery - 0%
- Video poker - 5%
- Game shows - 0%
- Virtual Sports - 0%
- Others - 0%
- Scratch Cards - 0%
- Most slots count 100% towards the playthrough requirement. However, there are some exceptions, you can find that constantly updated list of the casinos' website.
Playthrough requirement: no playthrough requirement for the extra weekly money, in case of the welcome bonuses:
- Minimum deposit amount: €10
- Maximum bonus amount: €500
- Wagering requirements: x27 (deposit + bonus)
In case of the free spins:
- Participating slots: Jungle Jim and the Lost Sphinx (changes often, check the casinos' website for the current slots, where you can use your free spins, or ask the customer support)
- Bet per spin: €0,10
- Wagering requirements: x30 (bonus)
- Limit on withdrawing from the free spins: x10
- 7 days for wagering
Wagering limitation:
- 7 days for wagering
- Player from certain countries are not allowed use bonuses due to regular bonus abuse, check the casino's website for the ever changing up to date list.
- Please note that the free spins will appear on the account, once the 150% bonus has been wagered. Your players will get 10 free spins per day over the course of 5 days (50 free spins in total), not all at once.
UPDATE 2023: The online casino does not use the global pandemic situation for advertisement purposes, or to encourage the usage of its online gambling platform. In fact, it's forbidden to use the namesake, name, likeness and official logo or any depiction of the casino/company (and this casino gambling blog) in conjunction with any marketing campaign, which uses the novel coronavirus pandemic for promotional purposes.
SlotV online casino does not accept players from:
Free bitcoin giveaway

Free bitcoin giveaway, $0.1 to $ 200 every hour, real no deposit promotion, no wagering requirement bitcoin gambling and betting
One of the rare, genuine ways to actually get free bitcoins online. 100% legitimate, in operation for 10+ years, no deposit or registration required (we are using this site for 1+ years, payout guaranteed, not a scam).
You have to manually enter the bitcoin raffle every hour and you will be able to win anywhere between 0.00000009 BTC - 0.00878696 BTC + occasional special prizes.
You can realistically make around €200 per month if you roll every hour and participate in all the other promotions they have as well (wheel of fortune, lottery tickets etc..., all free).
/However, you have to manually spin every hour to get this amount, including at night, therefore, realistically, the amount you can expect will be less./
They also have many other ways to win bitcoin, or FUN tokens, including: online casino section, sports betting, betting on cryptocurrency prices, wheel of fortune, lottery etc...
No wagering, playthrough requirement, limitations.
Playthrough requirements, wagering limitations, terms and conditions and list of restricted countries
Because this is a crypto-only gambling website there are no restricted countries. Everyone over the age of 18 can play (or 24, depending on what is the legal online gambling age in your country).
Only bitcoin and FUN tokens are accepted. You have to deposit bitcoin to a specific bitcoin address and it will show up on your balance.
No wagering and playthrough limitations, requirements.
The only hidden fee is that if you win items, physical prizes, in those cases the shipping cost is not paid by them and you will required to pay for shipping (or you can opt to receive the equivalent of the prize in bitcoins if you don't want to pay for transportation).
UPDATE 2023: They also offer an annual 4- 5% interest rate on the FunFair (FUN) tokens you purchase with bitcoin (it's their own cryptocurrency).
Miami Club Digital Casino Destination
- Welcome bonus, 100% up to $100 on your first 8x deposit (up to $800 total)
- Exclusive bonus code: MIFREE20, $20.00 free, every month, not just for new players, for returning players as well
- Free spins, use coupon HOTWINGS to get 150% up to $150 plus 30 spins on the Funky Chicken 5-reel, limited time only (by the time you are reading it probably expired, only valid for a few days)
USA players accepted, Canada, Netherlands, Israel, France, Australia and UK players are not accepted. You can read the review of Miami Club Casino here.
Playthrough requirements and wagering limitations
Type of game: | Count towards wagering requirement: |
Keno, Dazzling Dice, Poker Slots, Bingo Bucks - | 100% |
Table games | 10% |
Blackjack or video poke | 10% |
Slots | 100% |
Roulette, Craps or Baccarat | 0% - Forbidden! |
Wagering limitation:
- UPDATE 2022: The wagering of any portion of a non-deposit bonus on Roulette, Craps or Baccarat games is strictly forbidden!
- Currently, bonuses are not available to players registering accounts from the following countries: Russia, Ukraine.
- Bonuses cannot be combined.
- Miami Club casino requires that a deposit of at least $25 is made on all accounts before any cash withdrawal is processed to comply with anti money laundering laws + mandatory ID check required by law (law to fight financing of terrorism and payment processor require this as well). The deposited $25 can be withdrawn afterwards with the winnings.
Bet Online Casino, Bookmaker & Poker
- Welcome bonus, $3000, 100% up to $1,000 on your first three deposits. Use the code BOLCASINO
- 25% - 50% sports betting reload on every qualifying bet, code: LIFEBONUS (for the 25% bonus) and BOL1000 (for the 50% bonus)
- +100% welcome match bonus up to 100% on your first deposit using bitcoin, bitcoin cash, ethereum, ripple, litecoin or DASH. No code required + 5% crypto boost afterwards on future deposits
- 100% poker bonus
- 10% weekly rebate, cashback for returning players
You can read the review of BetOnline here. List of countries, from which they do not accept players can be found in the review and below. North American players accepted.
Playthrough requirements and wagering limitations
Playthrough requirements of every bonus and promotion:
- The deposit bonus amount must be wagered 30 times before withdrawal, usually (sports betting and poker bonuses 10x)
- Forfeiting the bonus will result in the bonus and any subsequent winnings associated with it to be removed from players accounts.
- Only one bonus can be active at a time, playthrough requirements must be met before additional promotions can be received.
- Players must use the related bonus code in order to receive a bonus (if it has a code, not every promotion requires one).
- Bonus funds will only be available on the Betsoft games, the other providers are not eligible,, unless otherwise stated.
- In cases where rollover or other criteria specified in the individual bonus terms and conditions are not met within 30 days, any remaining bonus funds and associated winnings will be forfeited automatically.
- Wagering requirements must be fulfilled before any winnings can be withdrawn.
Playthrough requirement contributions: The following table show the contribution of the various types of games towards the fulfillment of the wagering requirement.
Game types: | Contribution: |
Slots (progressive jackpot slots excluded) | 100% |
Roulette (All versions), Draw High-Lo, 3 Card Rummy | 20% |
Baccarat, Blackjack (American & European), Poker 3, Oasis Poker, Single Deck Blackjack, Triple Edge Poker, Caribbean Poker, Three Card Poker, Video Poker | 10% |
Pirate 21, Blackjack Super 7, Pai Gow, 21 Burn, Ride’m Poker, All forms of Keno, Red Dog, Pontoon, Top Card Trumps | 5% |
Craps, Live Casino, All Games with Progressive Jackpots, Virtual Racebook. Speciality games ie Keno’s and Scratcher game offered by Betsoft | 0% |
- Afghanistan
- Australia
- Central African Republic
- Congo
- Cote Divoire
- Cuba
- Democratic Republic of Congo
- Eritrea
- France
- French Guiana
- French Polynesia
- French Southern Territories
- Guinea
- Guinea-Bissau
- Iran
- Iraq
- Lebanon
- Liberia
- Libyan Arab Jamahiriya
- Mali
- Malta
- Myanmar (Burma)
- North Korea (Republic of)
- Panama
- Sierra Leone
- Slovenia
- Somalia
- Sudan
- Syrian Arab Republic
- United Kingdom
- Yemen
- Zimbabwe
Fair Go Aussie Themed Casino

FairGo - click to check out the digital casino, latest promotions, offers, hundreds of pokies, Aussie players welcome
- 100% welcome bonus up to $200, on your first 5 deposits (total $500), coupon code: WELCOME
- 100 free spins with code: DOD-GOW (limited time only, please let me know when the code expires)
- 150% bonus and 50 spins on the new slot Lil Red ($20 minimum deposit requirement), coupon code: LILRED150, or on the slot Hyperwins, bonus code: GETHYPED
- Special Neosurf bonus, deposit using Neosurf and get a 200% welcome bonus (only once per player), promo code: 200-NEO
Only one bonus can be active at a time. North American players are accepted at the casino. FairGo Casino does not accept players from: Moldova, Israel, UK. You can read the full review of Fair Go casino here.
Playthrough requirements and wagering limitations
All bonuses, free spins, and other promotional offer are subject to the following wagering limitations and playthrough requirements. Although, we strive to update this section often, it's best if you check the company's website for the latest and up to date bonus terms and conditions (they change it quite often, with every new bonus, it's possible we have missed something, or it's no longer up to date). Terms and conditions of every bonus and promotion:
- Players from the following countries do not qualify for any bonuses: Albania, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil, Bulgaria, Hungary, Indonesia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Lithuania, North Macedonia, Malaysia, Mauritius, Moldova, Montenegro, Poland, Romania, Russia, Germany, Slovakia, Slovenia, Tajikistan, Thailand, Turkmenistan, Ukraine, United Kingdom, Uzbekistan.
- Only one bonus can be active at a time.
- Only real money players, who completed the registration are eligible for a bonus.
- No deposit bonuses hold a maximum cash out limit which is 5x the bonus amount unless otherwise specified.
Playthrough requirement:
- The deposit bonus amount must be wagered 60 times before withdrawal, unless otherwise stated.
Wagering requirement contributions: The following table show the contribution of the various types of games towards the fulfillment of the wagering requirement.
Game types: | Contribution: |
Slots (a.k.a. Pokies) | 100% |
All types of Blackjack, Video Poker, Craps, American Roulette, Baccarat and other table games and non-pokies games | 0% |
Mr Bit Casino and Sportsbook

Mr. Bit casino & bookmaker, current 2023 bonus offers, welcome bonus, free spins and offers for returning players, 18+
- 100% welcome bonus Up To €500 + 50 Free Spins
- Free spins every day for returning players
- 33% reload bonus for returning players
You can read the full review of Mr Bit casino here.
USA, Germany, Australia, Denmark, Italy and UK players are not accepted (+ 13 other countries). Full list of banned countries can be found below.
Playthrough requirements, wagering limitations, terms and conditions and list of restricted countries
General bonus terms and conditions at Mr. Bit and its sister sites:
- welcome bonuses are only available for 30 days after account creation
- the minimum deposit to receive any bonus is €10
- the bonus + deposit needs to be wagered within 7 days from date of activation
Playthrough requirement of the welcome bonus: 27x, the deposit bonus amount must be wagered 27 times before withdrawal. Playthrough requirement of the free spins: 30x, the deposit bonus amount must be wagered 30 times before withdrawal.
Playthrough requirement: No playthrough requirement for the extra weekly money. In case of the welcome bonus:
- Minimum deposit amount: €10
- Maximum bonus amount: €500
- Wagering requirements: x27 (deposit + bonus)
In case of the free spins:
- Participating slots: Jungle Jim and the Lost Sphinx
- Bet per spin: €0,10
- Wagering requirements: x30 (bonus)
- Limit on withdrawing from the free spins: x10
- 7 days for wagering
Wagering limitation:
- 7 days for wagering
- Player from certain countries are not allowed use bonuses due to regular bonus abuse, check the casino's website for the ever changing up to date list.
- Please note that the free spins will appear on the account, once the 150% bonus has been wagered. Your players will get 10 free spins per day over the course of 5 days (50 free spins in total).
UPDATE COVID-19: The online casino does not use the global pandemic situation for advertisement purposes, or to encourage the usage of its online gambling platform. In fact, it's forbidden to use the namesake, name, likeness and official logo or any depiction of the casino/company (and this casino gambling blog) in conjunction with any marketing campaign, which uses the novel coronavirus pandemic for promotion.
Mr Bit Casino does not accept players from:
If you have questions or any feedback don’t hesitate to drop a comment below. Please let me know in the comments section if you think we might have gotten something wrong or if you have additional information, clarification about the legal status of online gambling in this country. Especially if you are from Botswana. Thank you.
FAQ – frequently asked questions about Botswana online casinos
FAQ section The following are some of the frequently asked questions about casinos in Botswana. Click on the dropdown menu below to see the questions and answers. Q&A
Yes, casinos are legal in Botswana since 1971.
No, online casinos are not yet regulated in Botswana. There are no domestic Botswana licensed digital casino currently. However, players can play freely on foreign gambling websites in the meantime.
Yes, there are 9 casinos in the country.
Yes, Botswana players can play in offshore online casinos. You can see a list of them on this page. There are no local Botswana licensed digital casinos currently.
Cryptocurrency accepting casinos are not yet specifically addressed by the Botswana gambling legislation.
Yes, the licensed online casinos listed on this page accept players from Botswana.
Yes, both tourists and locals can play in the casinos of Botswana.
Yes, the casino gambling laws and regulations mentioned on this page only apply to locals. Tourists, migrants, expats visiting Botswana can play freely online.
The age limit of both land-based and digital casinos is 21+.
Usually smart casual is expected, casinos are considered more upscale venues. However, casinos rarely have official dress codes, they rarely write down the specifications, customers are just expected to know how to dress, which can lead to problems for people new to casinos and tourist from other countries.
The taxation of gambling winnings in Botswana is unknown. If you have any information regarding this please share it in the comments section. In the meantime please consult a Botswana certified personal accountant for help with your taxation.
No, online casino licenses are not issued in Botswana.
There are 9 casinos in Botswana.
No, casinos in Botswana do not charge an entrance fee, it's not customary in the country.
The biggest casino in Grand Palm Casino.
The biggest casino group in Botswana is the Peermont Hotels group. Are casinos legal in Botswana?
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Simon’s Guide to Land-based and Online Casinos in Botswana is part of Simon’s Online Casino Guide with interactive global map.
Last updated: 2022-02-16
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